Waikato DHB has clarified the roles, responsibilities and information available to practices about referring to urgent mental health support.
The DHB has updated their website to make this information about crisis support and referral pathways clearer (WDHB website links below).
Please also see our page 'improving access to care' (link below) if your practice has concerns about patient access and would like Pinnacle support with advocacy - this if for all specialities and not limited to mental health and addiction.
Hamilton GP Dr Maree McCracken says as the volume and complexity of mental health related issues in primary care continues to increase, it's important general practice is able to provide quality primary care interventions to support their patients.
Read moreGPs in the Waikato may like to make their patients aware of an anxiety management group which is available for 6-11 year olds.
Read morePinnacle has been working collaboratively at a national level for some time to re-imagine the primary care response for patients facing mental wellbeing challenges.
Read moreThis service is designed to ensure low acuity presentations to ED are actively redirected back to primary care.
View detailsA quick reference guide to severe mental illness recommended READ and SNOMED codes.